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Calling all Mini Millers – Can you follow the special Easter Trail around Holgate windmill on Easter Monday? Find the chicks and solve the puzzle to win an Easter prize. Be ready for lots of climbing and fun while exploring this amazing historic windmill. Standard admission charge (£3 per adult, £1 for children 5-18 years) plus 50p per child for the Easter Trail activity, all ages welcome. No pre-booking required ...Read More

Wrap up warm and join us for a great weekend at the windmill. On Saturday our archives will be on display in the mill, So if you'e ever wondered about the history of the mill or of Holgate village come along to explore the documents, photographs and meet the mill historian from 11am - 4pm. On Sunday morning from 11am - 12pm join in the fun of pancake day at the mill, eat pancakes made with our own stone-ground flour and race around the mill. No booking is required for either event and usual entrance fees apply. £3 adults, £1 children (5 - 18yrs). Under 5s and HWPS members free. Whichever activity you choose we hope you'll have a great day at Holgate Windmill ...Read More

Holgate Windmill is proud to be taking part in York's Residents' First Weekend this year. Many attractions across the city will be open to York residents for free. See local press for other offers such as discounts at local restaurants and shops. The windmill will be open from 11am - 4pm on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th January. Entry is free for all York residents with a York card, local library card or utility bill. Usual entrance fee applies for other visitors. We hope you will join us ...Read More

Our mill shop is open every Saturday, 10am - 12pm, through the winter. We stock a great range of flour, mill merchandise, local honey and greeting cards, plus new for December a fabulous range of wooden items. Yorkshire company Hot Dot Laser have created a special range for Holgate windmill. A sturdy bread board £20, wooden spoon and spatula £2 each, stunning keyring £2 and our very own 'toaster coaster' £3. All made in the UK we are excited to bring these quality items to the mill ...Read More

Come and visit Santa at Holgate Mill this December. See the mill decorated for Christmas, enjoy a craft activity and climb to the top to meet Santa in his grotto. £5 per child including a gift and free for adults. We are open from 2 to 4 pm on Saturday 2, Sunday 3, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December, plus a morning session, from 10 am to 12pm on Sunday 10 December. No booking is necessary. Mince pies, mulled apple juice, and orange juice available for a donation ...Read More